Kona's Manta Ray Night Dive
Nightly, off the Kona Coast of the Big Island of Hawaii, divers congregate and light up a stage set for manta rays. Coming in to feed on the plankton gathered by the lights, 8-12ft mantas do a beautiful ballet-like dance for as long as the divers and their lights will stay. Read Full Article
6 Dive Sites To Add To Your Scuba Bucket List
Scuba diving (as a New Year’s Resolution) coalesces the most common resolutions made each year. But even divers have their own NY resolutions; they can get bored, especially if they’ve been diving the same spots over and over again. A new year calls for adding some new and unique destinations onto your scuba bucket list. Read Full Article
Cuba Diving: Jardines de la Reina
Jardines de la Reina is perhaps the most organized diving area in Cuba in terms of diving service and environmental protection. The area enjoys full protection from the Cuban government since 1990-ish. In this area, scuba divers will enjoy the diving with tens of sharks, healthy corals and perhaps to meet a famous crocodile, Franco, a saltwater American crocodile who is frequently visit the floating cabin Tortuga where the scuba divers usually stay. Read Full Article
Lembeh Strait: Diving with the “Aliens”
Everyone has their first time did something special and keep that moment for life. So does a scuba diver. During my diving trip, I have encountered several first time moments that made me smile every time remember those days. From the first time diving with tens sharks, to a long dive with mantas. And in Lembeh strait is the place where for the first time I encountered the aliens look-alike marine species, from hairy frogfish to just “normal” looking cardinalfish. The diving in Lembeh strait was addictive, and I wish someday I will return again, to dive with these “aliens”. Read Full Article
7 Elements of a Great Dive
There are some dives that I found really awesome, and some that left me wanting to end it early to have a cold beer. In this article I have tried to analyze the difference between the two. Read Full Article
Palau: Photography in Paradise
Fourteen underwater photographers joined on an expedition to the Rock Islands of Palau in late November of 2013. After a long flight, they joined onboard the Palau Aggressor liveaboard on an extended, 10 day cruise. Read Full Article
Indonesia Bans Manta Fishing, Part 1
Analyzing manta conservation in the context of marine conservation as a whole. (Part 1 of the series) Read Full Article
Diving in Ireland - the Island of Contrasts
Ireland’s main diving will be found along the Atlantic west coast; however there are a plethora of good wreck dives accessible from Dublin and a good number of inlands lakes worthy of a visit. There is some excellent shore diving all along the west coast and beyond. Read Full Article
Grenada Diving
Above water, Grenada is famed for being the 'Spice Isle' - lush rain forests with great hiking, rare flora and tropical fauna. Below water, the island is renowned as the 'Shipwreck Capital of the Caribbean', distinguished by amazing wrecks and the world-famous Sculpture Park. With so much to offer, both onshore and underwater, it is the perfect destination to visit on your dream vacation. Read Full Article
Mandarinfish-The Courtship Dance
On the reefs of the Pacific, twilight marks the beginning of the mandarinfish courtship dance. A male begins dancing, and if he’s desirable, an interested female will join. Just before the sun sets, the two fish will rise up out of the reef together to mate, cheek-to-cheek. Read Full Article
Diving Malaysia
Malaysia is an excellent scuba diving destination. From sharks, to turtles, and tiny critters - the abundance of fish will take the most experienced diver’s breath away. Read Full Article
5 Basics of Shark Diving
Before going on a shark adventure, there are some things you need to know to make it a great experience for you and the sharks! Read Full Article
Lost Your Scuba Mojo? How to Re-invent Your Diving Passion
Lost your mojo? Get back into the water and re-awaken your lust for scuba diving! From discovering new dive sites to meeting new dive buddies, shake the dust off those fins and get wet again. Read Full Article
How Free-Willy became an Apex Predator
Killer Whales are not only one of the fastest animals in the ocean, but their complex hunting strategies and unique abilities to learn, memorize and implement teamwork has made them a force to be reckoned with throughout the world’s oceans. Looking at their multiple hunting techniques, we highlight the intelligence and versatility of this magnificent mammal. Read Full Article
The Secret Life of Parrotfish
Loved for their colors and ever-smiling beak, the secret life of parrotfish is more interesting than you'd expect. From females changing their sex and becoming alpha males to their ability to produce a mucus sleeping bag at night to protect them from predators, parrotfish are quite remarkable. You can even thank parrotfish for the sand at your favorite beach. Read Full Article
Papua New Guinea Diving
Papua New Guinea is a rare gem: a pristine dive destination that has not been overrun by tour boats and dive liveaboards. Read Full Article
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